Nevada § 331.220 - Surreptitious electronic surveillance prohibited; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 331.220 — Surreptitious electronic surveillance prohibited; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 331.220. Surreptitious electronic surveillance prohibited; exceptions
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, it is unlawful for a person to engage
in any kind of surreptitious electronic surveillance on the grounds of any facility
owned or leased by the State of Nevada without the knowledge of the person being observed. 2. Subsection 1 does not apply to any electronic surveillance: (a) Authorized by a court order issued to a public officer, based upon a showing of
probable cause to believe that criminal activity is occurring on the property under
surveillance; (b) By a law enforcement agency pursuant to a criminal investigation; (c) By a peace officer pursuant to NRS 289.830 ; or (d) Which is necessary as part of a system of security used to protect and ensure
the safety of persons on the grounds of the facility.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 331.220
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 331.220 cover?
Section 331.220 ("Surreptitious electronic surveillance prohibited; exceptions") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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